Group Financial Controller

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join our fantastic Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller owns the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting, controls and cash. The role leads the month-end close, year-end audit, tax and treasury agenda, and cashflow forecasting, parts of the annual budget, and reforecast cycles, while partnering with the CFO on M&A, value creation and commercial contracting. Leading the financial control team through three direct reports, the postholder combines technical accounting rigour with a commercial focus on cash, working capital, margin and value creation.

This a full-time and permanent position. The successful candidate must be based in the UK and the role can be remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

The following areas of expertise will be aligned to the role...

• Month end close and reporting
• Technical accounting and audit
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash and working capital
• Tax
• Statutory compliance
• M&A and value creation
• Exit readiness and transaction support
• Governance and controls
• Investor reporting
• System improvements
• Commercial and contracting
• Leadership 

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency group (essential)
• Proven ownership of month-end close and delivery of the year-end audit for a multi-entity group
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
• Experience in services business, ideally in a private equity-backed or high-growth business
• M&A experience covering due diligence, acquisition accounting and integration
• Working knowledge of UK and international corporation tax, transfer pricing and interest deductibility rules
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a finance team
• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills; ERP and consolidation tool experience an advantage

Why Join Us

• Remote working and flexible working hours
• Career development, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative culture

About Phastar

Phastar is an award-winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment.

We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Awards & Recognition

• SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider
• Citeline – 2025 Award Winner
• Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader

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Be part of a team known for technical expertise, quality, and impact. We value Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion—and we seek team members who embody these qualities. Apply today!

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